Lake Tatapastauat + waterfalls Ushtulu
About the route
The first part of the trip is described here - Jeep tour in Cherek-Balkaria canyon
The route passes along the Cherek gorge to its upper reaches, where it continues to the Kara-Su gorge, in the Ushtulu glade. Tour program
Departure from Nalchik. Having reached by 4 wheel car along the picturesque serpentine to the middle part of the gorge Kara-su, the route continues on foot along the path and leads to the high-altitude lake Tatapastauat (Grandfather's Lake in Balkarian).
On the way, we are surrounded on all sides by the mighty snowy peaks of the Main Caucasian Range to the south and the Sugan mountain range from the north. Along the way there will be several easy crossings through mountain rivers.
We have lunch on the lake, those who wish can bathe in the purest water, after which we return to the car and go down the road to the narzan spring, the composition of which is favorable for the cardiovascular system and digestion. Then we will head to the nearby river gorge, which people humorously call "Washing Machine". Few places where can be seen such a violent flow of water!
Having looked, and even a little frightened, this natural phenomenon, we go further to the Musuk-Su waterfall, which rushes along the rocks in beautiful braids to the crystal lake-bowl at its base. Here you can settle down for a rest with tea drinking and admiring the wild gorge of Herta adjoining on the other side. We drink tea, and we go to the next majestic waterfall - Zerkli-Su, or Alder in Russian.
After a short journey through the forest, we will see a rocky couloir with a powerful stream cascading down. After we leave for Nalchik.
PRICE | 4'000 rubles per person |
DEPARTURE TIME | 07:00 |
DURATION | 10-12 hours |
NUMBER IN THE GROUP | from 4 pax |
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE |
Transport services all along the way |
Route guide accompany |
Trekking poles |
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ADDITIONALLY PAID |
Professional guide (optional) | Lunch and snacks |
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You must have: ✓ Passport, ✓ Snack, ✓ Sports shoes, ✓ Rain clothes Important to know! If weather conditions are unfavorable for the tour, then changes to the planned route are possible, including the day and time of departure. |
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What to take on the trail
- Trekking boots that are already broken in, spare socks
- Waterproof jacket and a warm layer — weather in the mountains changes fast
- Water (1.5-2 l), snacks, sun cream and a hat
- Trekking poles if you use them, a small backpack
- Passport copy — some valleys are in the border zone
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